Operations Director

WA Work From Home
Issaquah, WA 98027, USA

• Remote
• Travel Required :
  Yes
• Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: OPERA
  008172

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal:
To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 50 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Opportunity Summary

Reporting to a Vice President, Plant Operations, the Operations Director will manage a team of Plant Managers to direct/coordinate NAES support during all phases of plant operations, manage/direct Plant Managers on matters relating to NAES performance in all appropriate areas, policies, procedures, and standards, and ensure that all contractual requirements are met and the maximum value is achieved.

Here’s a look at some of the work you’ll be performing:

• Manage and give direction to all assigned plant personnel responsible for providing support to assigned projects (O&M, Support, or "Third Party" projects as appropriate)
• Provide direction and oversight to assigned Plant Managers on action to meet NAES policies, procedures, contractual requirements and standards
• Manage/oversee coordination with other headquarters departments and NAES subsidiaries to maximize financial returns, achieve optimum project and Division performance in all areas, resolve problems with both internal clients (Plant Managers) AND external clients (Owners/Asset Managers), develop proposals for new projects and support overall Company growth
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a portfolio of wind and solar renewable energy facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective plant performance.
• Lead and support site management teams in achieving operational goals, including generation availability, O&M performance, budgeting, workforce development, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with customers, asset owners, utilities, contractors, and internal teams to maximize plant performance, manage operational risk, and ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are consistently met.
• Coordinate with and support Marketing and Business Development representatives to identify growth opportunities and execute an integrated approach to fulfill these opportunities. Support the development of proposals for new projects and growth initiatives.
• Manage/oversee maintenance of plant programs to both support and meet NAES performance standards. Ensure plant managers have access to the entire suite of NAES Energy Services resources.
• By continuing assessment and oversight, evaluate plant and project performance in all areas. Identify and implement appropriate actions and follow-up to ensure that the required standards are met.
• Provide periodic reports assessing performance of assigned projects and plants including an assessment of operational and financial performance
• Identify performance shortfalls in any area and recommend or initiate (as appropriate) applicable corrective actions
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